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Volkswagen Tiguan

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L18 YSCMOT history

L18 YSC is a white diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L18 YSC white Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,222 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YSC was last recorded at 133,222 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 14,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,648 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,574 miles
Average per year
8,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,222 miles
  • 2025 – 118,648 miles
  • 2024 – 111,135 miles
  • 2023 – 107,644 miles
  • 2021 – 102,934 miles
  • 2020 – 82,258 miles
  • 2019 – 74,509 miles
  • 2017 – 70,686 miles
  • 2016 – 66,996 miles
  • 2015 – 53,205 miles
  • 2014 – 40,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,222 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,222 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,222 miles
    Test number
    109835833833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,221 miles (+14,573)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,221 miles
    Test number
    119633165081
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,648 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    838499669466
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail118,647 miles (+7,512)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,647 miles
    Test number
    314966529258
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    136888791807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,135 miles (+3,491)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    192582849626
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  7. Pass107,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,644 miles
    Test number
    738458963416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,644 miles (+4,710)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,644 miles
    Test number
    624650259784
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,934 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,934 miles
    Test number
    899835324081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail102,928 miles (+11,538)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,928 miles
    Test number
    491458557503
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass91,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,390 miles
    Test number
    792384880218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,390 miles (+9,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,390 miles
    Test number
    225210188160
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass82,258 miles (+7,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,258 miles
    Test number
    376099248002
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from the centre mirror

  14. Pass74,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    155630311719
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  15. Fail74,509 miles (+3,823)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    913536448153
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  16. Pass70,686 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    563502122099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,996 miles (+13,791)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    138049720897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,205 miles (+12,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,205 miles
    Test number
    518721659675
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  19. Pass40,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    937185244393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YSC

Does L18 YSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YSC is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YSC?
The MOT on L18 YSC is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YSC done?
L18 YSC was recorded at 133,222 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,350 miles a year.
Has L18 YSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YSC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 YSC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 YSC find?
L18 YSC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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